Dear Dragon - We never understand why sometimes adversity hits some people multiple times. However, it seems like your Mom faced it down and came thru it all. I hope the doctors have returned by now and your Mom continues with regular check-ups. May she continue to get good news at her doctor visits. Keep in touch with the OCF forum. Warmly, JaneP smile

Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)